Why Believe?

I am a physicist working at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource in California, and a Christian who has demonstrated (at least to myself) that the Bible is a source of wisdom beyond human authorship. I’ve always been fascinated by the unknown, especially in physics, theology and philosophy, and greatly enjoy the rich sense of wonder I experience when at work and at play in those worlds. How does light interact with matter at its most basic level? What are the limitations for a human mind studying itself? How can the ancient story of God’s treatment of Job be embraced? These sorts of questions.

            As a consequence, in the theological arena I’m most strongly drawn towards age-old, unsolved mysteries and longstanding perceived injustices. Has science effectively disproved the existence of God? Why should anyone attribute credibility to the Bible, given it is a seemingly random assemblage of books and authors from time periods spanning a millennium? How can belief in a benign God be rational, given the degree of intense suffering in the world? These sorts of questions.

By profession, I am a software architect, but more importantly, I am a lifelong bible student and a volunteer supporting the San Francisco Peninsula Christadelphians. My wife and I have always been active in volunteering and supporting Christadelphian communities both locally and around the world, and are currently spending a year in the Bay Area to help build and support this community.

I have been actively studying and presenting seminars and classes on the bible for the last 10 years of my life, and I have been a baptized disciple of Jesus for 13 years.

I have a passion for sharing the good news of God’s word with others that is based on the impact made on me by the many people in my life who helped show me who God and Jesus are, and it has been my goal to share that influence and make a similar impact in the lives of others.